china Tours Journey Through China

Itinerary:

Day 1  Beijing      
Upon arrival transfer to your hotel.      

Day 2  Beijing      
Enjoy a full day tour of Beijing’s highlights including the impressive Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven.

Day 3  The Great Wall    
Visit the remarkable Great Wall at Mutianyu and explore its many spectacular watchtowers before returning to Beijing to visit the Summer Palace with its fabulous collection of imperial gardens and lakes.   

Day 4  Beijing to Xian      
Leave bustling Beijing behind and board the bullet train for your high speed journey to Xian.

Day 5  Xian      
Today head to the world famous Terracotta Warriors to discover this magnificent excavation. Later, stop for a photo of Xian’s ancient city wall and visit the Great Mosque.  
       
Day 6  Xian to Chengdu    
Relax this morning before catching the bullet train to Chengdu.    

Day 7  Chengdu      
Today, visit Chengdu’s Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Learn about the base’s conservation efforts and observe these adorable animals at their most active during the morning feeding session. Later, take a stroll along atmospheric Jinli Street.      

Day 8  Chengdu to Lijiang      
Fly to the quaint town of Lijiang. The afternoon is at leisure to explore its maze of cobbled streets and colourful markets.      

Day 9  Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
This morning take a cable car part way up Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and enjoy a walk amongst the lofty spruce trees whilst admiring the breathtaking scenery. Later, visit sleepy Yuhu Village to see typical Naxi architecture (traditional wooden houses with bird-wing roofs).      

Day 10  Tiger Leaping Gorge      
Travel through Yunnan’s beautiful countryside to reach the first bend of the Yangtze River. Continue on to the Tiger Leaping Gorge and enjoy incredible views over one of the most dramatic and deepest gorges in the world.      

Day 11  Lijiang to Guilin      
After a morning at leisure fly to Guilin. If you have time why not add in an extra day to explore the Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces?      

Day 12  Guilin to Yangshuo      
Take a scenic cruise along the Li River viewing the dramatic limestone peaks and verdant countryside. On arrival in Yangshuo explore the bustling streets filled with local cafés and craft shops.      

Day 13  Yangshuo      
Spend today at leisure or why not add a scenic walk along the Yulong River or an interactive cookery class (see p271).      

Day 14  Yangshuo to Hong Kong      
Transfer to Guilin and catch the bullet train to Hong Kong for your onward arrangements.      

Your Bespoke Tour can depart on any day you please.